Metallic Green Leaf Beetle vs Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle | Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plagiodera versicolora | Platydracus maculosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
A small, rounded beetle with shiny metallic blue-green to dark green elytra. It is one of the most common willow-feeding beetles in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It can produce multiple generations per year and may overwinter as adults in bark crevices and leaf litter near willow stands.
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.